− | [f. L. ill{u}min{a}t-, ppl. stem of ill{}min{a}re to throw light on, light up, brighten, set in a clear light, make illustrious; in med.L. to baptize, to kindle, to paint or limn in colours; f. IL-1 + l{u}men light.] | + | [f. L. ill{u}min{a}t-, ppl. stem of ill{u}min{a}re to throw light on, light up, brighten, set in a clear light, make illustrious; in med.L. to baptize, to kindle, to paint or limn in colours; f. IL-1 + l{u}men light.] |
| 1. a. trans. To light up, give light to. | | 1. a. trans. To light up, give light to. |